South Africa

$821+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to South Africa

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to South Africa (ZA0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$914
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$821
(Kiwi.com)
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to South Africa
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to South Africa

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Orleans to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated January 1, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/34:28 pmMSY - CPT
2 stops31h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/910:00 pmCPT - MSY
1 stop25h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/29$914
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/77:45 pmMSY - CPT
1 stop32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/138:50 pmCPT - MSY
1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/31$960
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/287:45 pmMSY - CPT
1 stop30h 35mBritish Airways
Sat 3/810:00 pmCPT - MSY
2 stops28h 53mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/31$1,269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/15:30 amMSY - JNB
1 stop31h 10mDelta
Sun 5/119:55 pmJNB - MSY
1 stop21h 08mDelta
Deal found 12/31$1,331
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/285:00 amMSY - CPT
3 stops51h 10mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/89:30 amCPT - MSY
2 stops55h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/31$1,609
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/216:13 pmMSY - JNB
2 stops29h 47mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/279:10 pmJNB - MSY
1 stop29h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/30$1,205
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/33:27 pmMSY - CPT
1 stop19h 33mDelta
Sun 2/99:15 pmCPT - MSY
1 stop27h 09mDelta
Deal found 12/29$1,426
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Fri 6/69:55 pmMSY - JNB
1 stop28h 30mBritish Airways
Wed 6/189:10 pmJNB - MSY
1 stop29h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/31$2,467
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/69:45 amMSY - JNB
3 stops39h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/187:00 pmJNB - MSY
2 stops30h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/31$3,236

Find flights from New Orleans to South Africa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to South Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 1, 2025.

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New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/3

4:28 pm-8:00 am

2 stops31h 32m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/9

10:00 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop25h 25m

$914

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 2/7

7:45 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop32h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/13

8:50 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop29h 05m

$960

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/21

6:13 pm-7:00 am

2 stops29h 47m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/27

9:10 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$1,205

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 2/28

7:45 pm-10:20 am

1 stop30h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/8

10:00 pm-6:53 pm

2 stops28h 53m

$1,269

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/1

5:30 am-7:40 pm

1 stop31h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/11

9:55 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop21h 08m

$1,331

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/3

3:27 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop19h 33m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/9

9:15 pm-4:24 pm

1 stop27h 09m

$1,426

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 2/28

5:00 am-4:10 pm

3 stops51h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/8

9:30 am-9:10 am

2 stops55h 40m

$1,609

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 6/6

9:55 pm-9:25 am

1 stop28h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/18

9:10 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$2,467

New OrleansJohannesburg

MSY - JNB

MSYJNB

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 6/6

9:45 am-8:35 am

3 stops39h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/18

7:00 pm-6:54 pm

2 stops30h 54m

$3,236

New OrleansCape Town

MSY - CPT

MSYCPT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/4

10:57 am-11:30 pm

3 stops28h 33m

$821

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Travel insights for flights from New Orleans to South Africa

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to South Africa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from New Orleans to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSY to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 1, 2025.

When flying from New Orleans to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Africa. Reviews last updated January 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Orleans to South Africa, such as American Airlines, British Airways and United Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
8,537 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

8.0
Very good
8,537 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,537 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.5
Good
3,756 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,537 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.4
Good
8,980 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,537 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,537 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.2
Good
780 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,537 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from New Orleans to South Africa?

    Located just 11.4 mi from the city center, New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to South Africa from New Orleans.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Orleans to South Africa one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Ethiopian Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $998. Users have also found prices from $1,070 and $1,122 on Qatar Airways and Delta, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from New Orleans to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from New Orleans to South Africa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$1,167Average$1,448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,188Average$1,207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,242Average$1,703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,294Average$1,980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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